Origin
Yadkinville, NC
Evening in Yadkinville on Friday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yadkinville, NC to Raleigh, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
132.4 mi
213 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
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6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yadkinville, NC
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Raleigh, NC
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Trip Overview
This 132.4-mile drive from Yadkinville to Raleigh, North Carolina, is a straightforward 2-hour and 7-minute journey. Designed as a single-day trip, it's an efficient way to travel between the Southeast regions of NC. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it's a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway or transit. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local feel rather than a high-speed highway experience. This makes it a practical choice when you need to get from point A to point B without a lengthy commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
66.2 miles from Yadkinville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 132.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 132.4-mile stretch, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and along local roads for the entirety of the 2-hour and 7-minute trip. The absence of long highway segments suggests a journey where you'll be constantly adjusting your speed and direction. Without a 'longest stretch' metric, it's safe to assume the drive will be a continuous sequence of turns and changes in scenery, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yadkinville, NC to Raleigh, NC is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yadkinville, NC to Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Street | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Wade Avenue | — | — |
| Faircloth Street | — | — |
| Gorman Street | — | — |
| Western Boulevard | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | — | — |
| South Wilmington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yadkinville, NC and Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on East Main Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto South State Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
3
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
21 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40 East: Greensboro
6
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
26 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
8
Merge slight right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
9
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
42 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 40 East: Raleigh
11
Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wade Avenue
12
Turn right onto Faircloth Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Faircloth Street
13
Continue on Gorman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gorman Street
14
Turn left onto Western Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Boulevard
15
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
16
Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Wilmington Street
17
Turn left onto East South Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
East South Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 7-minute duration and 132.4-mile length, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Aim to depart Yadkinville in the morning to maximize your time in Raleigh, especially since the route involves frequent turns and no long highway stretches to cover significant distance quickly. The $21 fuel cost is minimal, so you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. Keep an eye on your navigation system, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates numerous directional changes will be necessary throughout the 132.4 miles.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 66.2 miles from Yadkinville, NC, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.2 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Raleigh, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yadkinville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yadkinville, NC
This is one driving day of about 132.4 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Yadkinville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.2 mi from Yadkinville, NC · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.2 miles from Yadkinville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Raleigh, NC
The final approach into Raleigh, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Raleigh, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.70 one way
$41.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
| Efficient EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.58 | $5.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53 | 0 | $18.54 | $8.47 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Raleigh, NC
Evening in Raleigh on Friday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Graham, NC
66 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Yadkinville, NC to Raleigh, NC covers 132.4 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Street, I 40 East, Wade Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.2 miles from Yadkinville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Yadkinville, NC to Raleigh, NC is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yadkinville, NC to Raleigh, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yadkinville, NC to Raleigh, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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